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Are Hip Bulges or Muffin Top Common After a Full Tummy Tuck?

I noticed that alot of full Tummy Tuck after photos seem to show a lot of woman with "hip bulges" more prominent than before surgery. Why...

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What Can Be Done to Fix Muffin Top 3 Months After Full TT? (photo)

So i got a full tt on dec 5, i go back next friday for another check up, what can i expect my doctor to do about my sides?..they look horrible i have...

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Tummy Tuck Without Lipo

I had a full TT 19 days ago,Im now left with a muffin top one side larger then the other..My Doctor said i didnt need Lipo.Now im unhappy. ? is will...

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Should I Lose More Weight Before Going for Tummy Tuck?

I am 25 and considering a Tummy Tuck with some Liposuction around the edges (muffin top, below breasts, waist, hips and thighs). I obviously want...

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Swollen Flanks / Newly Acquired Muffin Top 1 Year After Full Tummy Tuck

Im 5'6 130 pounds. I needed a tt to get rid of the extra skin from kids. Now my stomach/flanks appear larger than before.My right side has a dog...

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4 Weeks Post Op from Tummy Tuck and Lipo on Hips. Now I Am Getting a Muffin Top.

I am 4 weeks post op. I had a full tummy tuck and lipo on my hips. I was very flat till 2 weeks ago and now I have a muffin top. How can this be? I...

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Extended Tummy Tuck and I Still Have a Muffin Top- Is This My Final Result?

I am 8 weeks post op from having an extended tt, when I lay down or stand up I am flat. BUT when I am sitting I have a muffin top. Will this go down...

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Why Do I Now Have a Muffin Top 3 Weeks Post TT Surgery?

I had TT 3 weeks ago, in office under light sedation. My PS does NOT use compression garments. My normal weight is 105. My post-op weight was 113. I...

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Tummy Tuck Did Not Work? (photo)

I am 13 weeks post full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo. I see some improvement but, I am still looking 3 months pregnant. Skin is not as flax...

7 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Should I Lose Weight To Avoid a Muffin Top Forming After Tummy Tuck?

Hi, I am considering a tummy tuck and I was reading the discussions on here about TT and muffin tops being created. Is it possible after a tummy tuck...

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